AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoData Centers & Air Quality: A new report spotlights how diesel backup generators at Amazon and other data centers could worsen Eastern Oregon’s air pollution as blackout risk rises, while Oregon regulators haven’t fully modeled the threat. Clean Energy Grants: The Trump administration admitted in court documents it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on which states voted for Kamala Harris, contradicting earlier claims about project quality. Wildfire Policy: Rep. Cliff Bentz and Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 to expand woody biomass definitions under the Clear Air Act and renewable fuel rules. Wind & Wildlife: PacifiCorp, OSU and partners painted turbine blades black in a bird-fatality study, aiming to cut collisions by making turbines more visible. AI Governance: States are racing to regulate AI chatbots, with dozens of bills targeting disclosure, age controls, safety, data protection, and liability. Oregon Health Workforce: OHSU says its three-year “Building Bridges” training program exceeded expectations, expanding pathways into healthcare roles across Oregon. Mental Health & Cannabis: An OSU-linked study finds frequent marijuana use is tied to higher morning stress-hormone levels. Reproductive Rights: AG Jay Jones filed an amicus brief supporting continued access to mifepristone as the case returns to the Fifth Circuit.
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